EDWARDS, TX; Kinney, TX; Val Verde, TX — * WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.
* WHERE...Edwards County in south central Texas... Northwestern Kinney County in south central Texas... Northeastern Val Verde County in south central Texas...
* WHEN...Until 600 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1154 PM CST, Emergency management reported flooding in the advisory area. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Rocksprings, Loma Alta, Carta Valley, Vinegarone, Kickapoo Cavern State Park, Devils River State Nat Area Del Norte, Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area, Devils River State Nat Area Big Satan, Devils Shores and Pafford Crossing. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Edwards, TX; Kinney, TX; Val Verde, TX can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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